weep
🇬🇧 UK/wi:p/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
v.
To cry and shed tears, especially from sadness or strong emotion; to ooze liquid.
哭泣,流泪;渗出液体
n.
A period or bout of crying.
一阵哭泣
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishweepother
=weep
Common Collocations
- 1.weep with joy高兴地哭
- 2.weep for为...哭泣
Example Sentences
- 1.
The child began to weep when she saw her lost teddy bear.
- 2.
He tried to hold back his tears but could not help but weep.
- 3.
She wept with joy upon hearing the wonderful news.